Should you stage your home like a castle
"A man's home is his castle" - Sir Edward Coke Sir Edward stated this back in 1604 where you could find castles around the world. They were built to defend against enemies from taking your land especially when they were out in the middle of nowhere. Nowadays, we have...
New budget friendly home staging service
Home buying expectations Home staging is expected now more than ever when it comes to selling homes. Buyers expect to see move-in ready homes and homeowners don't want their homes to sit on the market either. You can fix both dilemmas with professional home staging...
4 Glaringly Obvious Things to Change When Selling a Home
Sometimes homeowners are oblivious to the types of things needed to get their home ready for the real estate market because they see the home every day. In this case, it is great to get a second opinion, whether it is a home stager, a realtor or a friend. They will...
Redesign your master bedroom for under $300
Master bedrooms are our sanctuary so when you get tired of the look, you get antsy. However, some homeowners believe it will cost a lot of money just to update the room. But I am here to tell you that you don't need to spend a fortune on redesigning your master...
4 Easy Decluttering Tips You Can Use Now
Decluttering is a word that makes most people cringe. It is not something most people like to do so they don't know where to start. I've talked about decluttering before and how it's the foundation needed before you stage your home, but I never discussed HOW you...
How to Hang and Size Curtains Properly
Curtains You may love curtains or hate them but did you know there is a proper way to hang them and size them up? There are many reasons people use curtains but sometimes they don't hang them correctly. Let me share some pictures of the best way to hang curtains, the...
Picking home exterior colors that make you happy
Building a home or updating it can be a fun process. But when it comes to picking home exterior colors that make you happy, it can turn out to be stressful! That is why one client reached out to me. She and her husband were building their home and all the colors...
Homeowners need back porch furniture layout ideas
Back porches Back porches are a way we can relax and enjoy the outdoors especially when it is screened in. Back porches let you hang out with friends on a sofa, have some drinks or eat outdoors. But if you are not sure how to set up your furniture, then it isn't...
Weekly meal planning during Coronavirus lockdowns
In case you don't want to read this article, you can just listen below. "Hey Mom, what's for dinner?" Do you cringe when you hear that question? I know I do. And it's especially hard when you have to plan meals during a Coronavirus lockdown when we are trying...
First Thing You Should Do Before Moving
Moving soon? After the initial shock of it all, you may start to panic. You may be excited for the new job or new location, but scared at the same time. You may have kids who have to move as well and that can get complicated too. So what do you do after you realize...
13 Places You Can Sneak Off To During Your Open House
So you're having an open house. You've done everything you can to get your house ready to sell. You've staged it, hauled out stuff, sold things and cleaned it all up. Now you have to show it. But what do you do with your family when you have an open house or a showing...
How to create your own coffee bar
Over 60% of people in the US are coffee drinkers. I personally do not drink coffee and have never gotten into it. I love the smell of coffee but coming from European-born parents, tea was the drink of choice in my household. So when I asked for a Keurig coffee maker...